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azrobin
Scottsdale, AZ
(Zone 9b)
December 15, 2006
6:17 PM Post #3002292
| Okay. I was HOPING for a 40" Plasma TV for Xmas. Scratch that. My microwave died this week and the water dispenser on my fridge is leaking. I was going to wait until spring/summer to replace my 1992 white appliances with stainless but it looks like I'll be hitting the stores in January (if I can wait that long without my wonderful microwave).
In April I bought a new GE Profile washer and dryer. I was thinking of staying with Profile but thought I'd check with some of you who have stainless to offer pros and cons on different ones and where is the best place to shop? I've browsed online but that got my head spinning. I'm replacing all of them - side/side frig/microwave/dishwasher/30" electric flat cooktop range. I'm thinking it's going to run me about $5k?
Thanks in advance!
Robin |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
December 15, 2006
6:51 PM Post #3002353
| I would recommend checking Consumer Reports--that's where I always look for recommendations on which appliances are the best/most reliable. Once you've narrowed down which one you want, then it becomes much easier to bargain shop! As far as where to look, out here Sears has a "scratch and dent" outlet where you can find things with small cosmetic imperfections for a discount--usually the marks are very small and not noticeable at all but you can get a fair chunk knocked off the price so if you have something similar in your area that could be a good place to try. |
azrobin
Scottsdale, AZ
(Zone 9b)
December 15, 2006
7:21 PM Post #3002410
| Good idea, ecrane. I thought about Kenmore Elite also. My neighbor raves of her new stainless french door frig with the freezer on the bottom she got there. She got that frig but her other appliances are a different make. I'd like to keep mine all the same.
Thanks! |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
December 15, 2006
8:16 PM Post #3002532
| As long as they're all stainless steel, I don't think you need to worry about having everything the same brand (unless you can get a bargain by buying them all the same of course!) Sometimes the best brand of dishwasher will not be the best brand of fridge, etc so personally I would find the best of each and not worry about them being different brands. I think as long as you get the stainless steel finish on all of them they'll all look the same and nobody would even notice they were different brands. |
azrobin
Scottsdale, AZ
(Zone 9b)
December 15, 2006
8:51 PM Post #3002614
| Hehe. I'm a Realtor ecrane. One thing I like is when they all match. And, I'm a Virgo, too. So the anal thing is playing a big part in this, too. I'll definately keep in mind what you said, though. |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
December 15, 2006
9:13 PM Post #3002658
| Well, it is your kitchen! I never noticed that much difference in looks when the brands didn't match as long as the color/style were the same. I'm all about getting the best performance at the best price, and if that comes with all different brands that's just fine by me! Although mismatched looks is not OK...I just bought this house in June and it came with almond colored appliances except the dishwasher which is black. It's driving me nuts! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 15, 2006
9:44 PM Post #3002760
| Almond and black. I feel sorry for you!! All black, white or black white combos i like. But no almond. Not on applainces. That color reminds me of the green and brown appliances. *shudders* |
jkom51
Oakland, CA
(Zone 9b)
December 20, 2006
11:56 AM Post #3013917
| Stainless on Kenmore appliances will not necessarily match. Sears gets the Kenmore appliances from many different mfgs and even within brand names, stainless will sometime vary. It's more important to get the "best of breed" for your own needs rather than playing matchy-matchy with finishes. |
azrobin
Scottsdale, AZ
(Zone 9b)
December 20, 2006
12:22 PM Post #3013991
| I now agree with you JK. I went over to a neighbors the other day who just got new appliances. She's got a Kenmore french door frig but her other appliances are Fridgidaire. And you're right on getting them for what I want them to do - like a super quiet dishwasher, french door frig for bigger frig space that will accomodate party platters and pizza boxes, quick cool flat range top and programable microwave. |
Tir_Na_Nog
March 27, 2007
5:11 AM Post #3324980
| I like they finally have the smudge-proof stainless. I'd like to go this route in a couple years but worry it will go the trend of almond and green appliances??? White seems to be the classic but I so tire of seeing white. =) We have new all black now but moving to a house with all white...mismatched brands. |
jdee
Paris, TX
(Zone 8a)
May 7, 2007
6:24 AM Post #3471666
| We're in the process of remodeling our kitchen, and we got stainless steel appliences. We have a Samsung microwave, a kenmore elite dishwasher, and a Bosh (sp?) stove. (the stove is for DH. He loves to cook, and wanted one so badly)
Anyway, I have no problem with the unmatched brands, and they seem to go together just fine. We found the stove and dishwasher on sale at Sears, and the microwave on sale at Best Buy. Our fridge is still white, but that's going to have to be ok for now. It's still fairly new, and it's going on different wall anyway.
Here's a picture. The counters haven't come in yet, so please excuse the mess.
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jdee
Paris, TX
(Zone 8a)
May 7, 2007
6:24 AM Post #3471669
| Here's the diswasher 
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pegdog
Winchester, VA
(Zone 6a)
September 27, 2007
11:16 AM Post #4023258
| beautiful cabinets. We have stainless and bought the "A" brand (forgot the name) at HDepot. Love it. |
